Smart, the 30-year-old defensive-minded veteran, is expected to act as a mentor to this young Wizards team. The Grizzlies were expected to make moves in order to free up cap space for key extensions, and Smart was the casualty in this move. Speaking to Wizards reporters, Smart commented on his feelings about the trade.

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to move on from Marcus Smart after less than two seasons. Smart was traded to the Washington Wizards on Thursday as